How Maurizio Mazzola blends magic with the Globus Family of Brands
Now you see Maurizio Mazzola doing some of his magic tricks, now you don’t as he returns to his regular day job as a Greater Toronto Area BDM for the Globus Family of Brands.
Mazzola, who studied travel and tourism at Toronto’s Humber College and has been in the travel industry for 28 years, took up magic during the pandemic, when, he states, “we all seemed to have way too much time on our hands. I decided to challenge myself to learn one magic trick a day. It started mostly with card tricks, but I’ve since branched out into props, a few visual tricks, and even some ‘pretending’ to read minds!”
Mazzola found talented magicians who generously shared some of their secrets and now estimates he knows around 50 card tricks, adding if he just stuck to his “favorite crowd-pleasers” he could probably put together a 45-minute show, particularly if he combined sleight of hand with Dad jokes.
“I love to perform, but most importantly, I love seeing the reactions, laughs, and smiles that come from each trick,” Mazzola says. “That’s what makes it so much fun.”
These days usually see Mazzola practice about once a week, generally on Sunday nights: “It’s a great way to unwind, destress, and get myself mentally prepared for the work week ahead.”
Mazzola recently performed some card tricks at Baxter Media’s Toronto office when the company hosted CATO members, prompting Baxter Media president David McClung to call his performance “highly entertaining.”
Mazzola adds that he’s eager to add to his repertoire of tricks, stating, “That’s what makes magic so addictive. There’s always another trick, technique, or presentation to master.”
Although Mazzola likes entertaining, he’s sticking with his day job and continues to closely monitor our industry.
“I think multigenerational travel, which was huge in 2026, will continue to grow in 2027. Families are looking for ways to travel and create meaningful experiences together across multiple generations,” he states. “I also see continued growth in small-group travel. It provides a more intimate and interactive approach to touring, allowing guests to connect more deeply with the destination and feel more like a local rather than a tourist. And, of course, I think Independent by Globus will continue to be a great FIT for travellers looking for the best of both worlds: the comfort and support of being locally hosted, combined with plenty of free time to explore a destination on their own.”
Meanwhile, Mazzola says his travel industry colleagues love his magic but there are times his own family can be a tougher sell.
“You can’t win them all,” he shrugs. “I can tell you that my family just rolls their eyes at the thought of me showing them a new trick, or heaven forbid, telling them a great Dad Joke over dinner!”
